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Kinship vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Kinship's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Kinship
This App
SoulHIIT App
Nemesis
The KTCHN App
Contender
ClassFit
Contender
B-URN
Contender
SwapGym Rotterdam
Peer
Trainbox Rhoon
Peer
Yourfitbiz
Peer
Vivacity Leisure
Peer
Julia's Reformer Studio
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperMINDBODY, IncorporatedCodefish SALCodefish SALFastPlay Ltd.Codefish SALTraininTraininTraininVivacity LeisureTrainin
CategoryHealth & FitnessSportsSportsHealth & FitnessSportsHealth & FitnessHealth & FitnessHealth & FitnessHealth & FitnessHealth & Fitness
PlatformiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOS, AndroidAndroidAndroidAndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid
Store Metrics
Rating4.3 / 55.0 / 50.0 / 55.0 / 55.0 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 54.8 / 50.0 / 5
Ratings Count3201100040
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateDec 2, 2015Mar 6, 2024Sep 10, 2023Aug 25, 2023Aug 19, 2025Jul 24, 2024May 31, 2024Jun 10, 2024Aug 24, 2020Feb 13, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 7, 2018May 20, 2026May 18, 2026Mar 4, 2026May 18, 2026Sep 30, 2025Sep 30, 2025Sep 30, 2025Apr 10, 2025Feb 13, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment--------mixed-
Score--------55/100-
Praises--------
  • Simple class booking interface allows new members to navigate gym schedules without friction
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Complaints--------
  • Frequent session timeouts force users to re-authenticate their credentials repeatedly during daily usage
  • Removal of the waiting list feature prevents members from accessing fully booked fitness classes
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Requests--------
  • Waitlist functionality for cancelled classes to improve access for members with busy schedules
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Mindbody B2B distribution network provides stable studio partner base
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  • Permission-based staff management creates B2B lock-in for complex facilities
  • Automated financial reporting reduces administrative overhead for studio owners
  • Custom branded mobile apps enable studios to maintain unique visual identities
  • Automated payroll reporting functions as a B2B operational lock-in
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  • Swim Academy portal provides high-value utility for parents
  • HealthKit integration incentivizes activity within provider facilities
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Weaknesses
  • No functional iOS updates since 2018 creates technical debt
  • Lack of integrated payment processing increases user friction
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  • Zero user-facing engagement features
  • No native HealthKit integration
  • Lack of automated push notification workflows
  • 30-day trial model lacks long-term conversion data
  • Limited feature set compared to enterprise-grade management suites
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  • Frequent session timeouts force re-authentication during daily usage
  • Removal of waitlist functionality prevents access to popular classes
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Pricingfreefreesubscriptionfreemiumfreefreefreefreefreefree
MomentumZombie-MaintenanceMaintenance----Zombie-
Update Cadence2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~2830d avg-1 versions1 versions----2 versions, ~56d avg-

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